Owwergässer Winzerkerwe Edenkoben (37th Edition)

Owwergass — the Upper Palatinate Alley

“Owwergass” is Palatinate dialect for “Obere Gasse” (Upper Alley) and refers to a historic part of Edenkoben's old town with concentrated winegrowers' courtyards. Here, courtyards, barns, and wine presses line a narrow alley – a microcosm of Palatinate winegrowing tradition, which transforms into an open festival scene during the Winzerkerwe. The residents and winegrowers of the alley organize the event themselves, combining wine, commerce, and conviviality into an urban wine festival with a village character.

Opening on Thursday with Büttel and Musicians

On Thursday, June 4th, 2026, the Kerwe opens with a ceremonial ceremony. The Büttel calls for the opening with a traditional gesture, the Kuckucksmusikanten Roschbach play Palatinate brass music, and the Knabenkapelle Dinkelsbühl – the youth band from Edenkoben's Bavarian twin town – participates with a guest performance. This town twinning between Edenkoben and Dinkelsbühl has been nurtured for years and is kept alive through reciprocal visits at festivals.

Winegrowers' Courtyards, Barns, Wine Presses

What distinguishes the Owwergässer Winzerkerwe from other wine festivals is the variety of historic spaces that are opened. Winegrowers' courtyards with their large gate entrances, old barns with wooden beam ceilings, wine presses with traditional pressing technology – the Owwergass offers a structural depth rarely found elsewhere. Each courtyard designs its own presentation: wine service, snacks, seating areas, small stages, or DJ sets.

Live Music on Friday and Saturday, Service on Sunday

Friday and Saturday are dominated by live music and festivities. Palatinate cover bands, acoustic duos, and DJs play in the courtyards and on the stages. On Sunday, June 7th, 2026, at 10 am, the traditional ecumenical service takes place – a festival element that underscores the history of the Owwergässer Winzerkerwe as a community neighborhood festival.